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4/9/03 - CWA Presses Fairness, Safeguards for Workers in Pension Conversions!

The Pension Benefits Protection Act of 2003, introduced by Rep. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) provides important safeguards, especially for older workers, who would be hit hard by new reg...

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4/7/03 - Take Advantage of Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC)!

One of the easiest and most effective ways to put money back in union members' pockets during this tax season is for them to take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit, also kn...

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4/5/03 - Support America's Service Men and Women!

You can let our men and women in America's armed services know they have not been forgotten while they are deployed for the War in Iraq. Take this external AFL-CIO link to send ema...

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4/4/03 - SUPPORT Broadband Pricing Parity in Illinois!

Illinois State Senate Bill 1518 is a UNION bill. Take this link to call, fax and email your Illinois State Senator and ask for their support NOW! This bill will protect and grow UN...

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4/2/03 - JUSTICE For JANITORS!

John Sweeney, President of AFL-CIO to speak at Rally to be held Friday, April 4, 2003 at 3PM, Thompson Center located at Clark & Randolph Streets. Download flyer in pdf format to p...

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Talking With Your Child About War & Terrorism

Download flyer in pdf format regarding one hour CWA IBEW & AT$T sponsored telephonic seminar on April 2, 2003 at 1PM (EST). Also, go to Local 4250 Members' Viewpoint Page and respo...

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Military Mirrors Working-Class America

"It's just not fair that the people that we ask to fight our wars are people who join the military because of economic conditions, because they have fewer options." Quote from Char...

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Bush Proposal to End Overtime Pay for Millions of Workers

Take Action to Email President Bush, your Senators and Congressperson by clicking on to this external web site....

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AT$T Extends Military Leave of Absence Differential Pay

This file is in PDF format. It contains a copy of a March 26, 2003 letter to CWA C&T Vice-President Ralph Maly from AT$T Labor Relations....

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Your Rights If Called Up For Active Reserve or National Guard Duty

With the ongoing War in Iraq, more and more reservists are being called to active duty. Some reservists may be on active duty for six months, or longer, and are unsure of their rig...

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